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ISMO CUTTING ROOM - NOTHING SERIOUS K18 Comes to Tampere This Week
by Stephi Wild - October 24, 2022


Corona stopped the whole world and also Ismo Leikola . Now, after the cocooning phase, a completely new person flies onto the stand-up stages, a reborn Ismo, who has received a 20-second baptism in the hand sink.

FROM THE PARENTS is Now Playing at Eino Salmelainen's Stage
by Stephi Wild - October 17, 2022


The father and child are on their way to the kindergarten from their parents. The father has not been able to arrange a caregiver for the child and has had to take him along. When approaching the daycare center, the father notices that he is afraid and wonders about it himself. Why is the drama here now? At this parents' evening?

BWW ARVIO: W. Chorellin KISSAT Vantaan Näyttämöllä
by Rosanna Liuski - October 05, 2022


What did our critic think of Vantaan näyttämön Kissat?

CHAIRS is Now Playing at Tampere
by Stephi Wild - October 05, 2022


In the world-famous comedy by Eugéne Ionesco, an old couple is waiting for influential guests, because the man wants to leave a message for posterity. However, he does not know how to perform, so a professional speaker is ordered to help.

Review: PRISCILLA BY SAMUEL HARJANNE AT HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
by Rosanna Liuski - September 23, 2022


What did our critic think of PRISCILLA BY SAMUEL HARJANNE AT HELSINKI CITY THEATRE? Priscilla is a heartwarming, boogie-along jukebox musical of your favorite disco hits! Filled with beaming lights, glitter and meaning Priscilla reminds how not to take life so seriously, not it's brights nor its storms - and one will always end up finding like-minded people. Even from the mids of a desert!

KANERVA Comes to Tampere This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - September 15, 2022


Kanerva , one of our most interesting songwriters, captures accurate shots from surprising angles. In his songs, the small is big and the mundane is revolutionary. Often the stories and moods of the songs spring from the world of human relationships.

DANCE OF DEATH Comes to Tampere
by Stephi Wild - September 07, 2022


In its 120th anniversary year, Tampere Työväen Teatteri presents a completely new interpretation of its peer, August Strindberg's Dance of Death. The passionate play has been adapted into a visually impressive dramatic dance piece.

Laura Moisio and Kielo Kärkkäinen Come to Tampere This Week
by Stephi Wild - September 06, 2022


Songwriters join forces! Laura Moisio and Kielo Kärkkäinen have built a concert ensemble with the dramaturg, in which they perform together and separately, recognizing their own and each other's songs.

UNDER THE BERLIN SKY Comes to Tampere Next Month
by Stephi Wild - August 29, 2022


How does rain feel on your skin? How about body weight? How coffee can taste! How does it feel to fall in love? This is what the angels thought when observing the Berliners. They hear thoughts, walk by, but can never feel the way humans feel. Sometimes an angel is overcome by an irresistible desire to experience and sense himself. Give up immortality for a wonderful life.

CAVE MAN Comes to Tampere Beginning Next Month
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2022


Luolamies is a hilariously funny stand-up show that warms up the differences between men and women. It has been a perennial favorite since 2007 – and there is no end in sight! In the fall of 2022, the Caveman will return to TTT-Klub.

BWW Arvio: Tama poyta on tehty maailmanpuusta, Kellariteatteri
by Rosanna Liuski - August 03, 2022


Mitä Liuski ajatteli Kellariteatterin esityksestä?

THE PINK HULK Solo Show From Cancer Survivor Valerie David Returns to Iceland This Month
by Stephi Wild - August 02, 2022


The Act Alone Theatre Festival in Suðureyri, in the Westfords of Iceland, is presenting Manhattan-based, three-time cancer survivor and patient advocate Valerie David's internationally acclaimed, awarding-winning comedic solo show The Pink Hulk: One Woman's Journey to Find the Superhero Within.

BWW Arvio: OLEN SUOMALAINEN on rento, yhteinen nostalgiatrippi Kari Tapion elamaan
by Rosanna Liuski - July 27, 2022


Olen suomalainen tuo Kari Tapion elämän lavalle iloineen ja suruineen, kuten ohjaaja-koreografi Osku Heiksanen lupaa käsiohjelmassa. Myös mielenkiintoista oli lukea, että Karin Tapion poika Joona on auttanut esityksen teossa, jakaen muistoja isästään. Esitys on saanut ensi-iltansa 2019.

CAVE MAN Comes to Tampere in September
by Stephi Wild - July 25, 2022


Luolamies is a hilariously funny stand-up show that warms up the differences between men and women. It has been a perennial favorite since 2007 – and there is no end in sight! In the fall of 2022, the Caveman will return to TTT-Klub.

MARS VS. VENUS? Returns to Tampere in September
by Stephi Wild - July 21, 2022


The super popular Mars vs. Venus? - in the sequel of the comedy comedy, the comedian couple Riku Suokas and Johanna Tohni are ready for a rematch.

A LOT OF NOISE ABOUT PIZZA Comes to Tampere in September
by Stephi Wild - July 12, 2022


Finland's first pizzeria is established in Hamina in the summer of 1961. An exotic Neapolitan pie divides the sleepy town in two. Women like it, but men know the truth as always: It will not succeed. Finns don't eat pizza!

Paalanen, Walamies, and Vekki Bring Stand-Up to Tampere in September
by Stephi Wild - July 05, 2022


A stand-up performance comes to Tampere this September, featuring Paalanen, Walamies, and Vekki!

THE MRS OF THE THEATER Comes to Tampere in September
by Stephi Wild - June 23, 2022


The Ms. Tilda of the theater is a musical play about the director of Tampere's Työväen Teatteri a century ago, Tilda Vuori, who in many ways was one of the pioneers of theater of her time.

JUDGE NURMIO & FOLX Comes to Tampere in September
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2022


The first gig in Tampere! Judge Nurmio's new skilled line-up will perform Nurmio's songs and other good selections in the spirit of Americanica and folk.

MOMENTUM 1900 Comes to Tampereen Työväen Teatter in September
by Stephi Wild - June 10, 2022


Sirkku Peltola 's new musical Momentum 1900 tells about love, independence and stubbornness. The Paris World's Fair in 1900 will be built on the stage in the large-scale production of the Tampere Workers' Theater.

JUDGE NURMIO & FOLX Comes to Tampereen Työväen Teatter in September
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022


The first gig in Tampere! Judge Nurmio's new skilled line-up will perform Nurmio's songs and other good selections in the spirit of Americanica and folk.

BERLIININ TAIVAAN ALLA Comes to Tampereen Työväen Teatter in September
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2022


This is what the angels were watching over the Berliners. They hear thoughts, walk alongside, but can never feel the way people feel. Sometimes an angel is overwhelmed by an irresistible desire to experience and sense for himself. Give up immortality for a wonderful life.

BWW Review: Cut.It.Off by Katimari Niskala at KoKo-theatre
by Rosanna Liuski - May 19, 2022


Cut.It.Off by Katimari Niskala is an abstract performance on facing the thoughts that lie to you and trap you in a box of your own mind.

MATILDA Comes to Tampereen Työväen Teatter This Week
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2022


Based on Roald Dahl’s  book, the musical Matilda has charmed audiences, critics and award jurors and has been a long-time favorite in London’s West End since 2010. It has received as many as 90 different international awards, including 23 in the category of the best musical. 

BWW Review: Last of the Red Hot Lovers at Theatre Kultsa is a classic piece well done as it promises
by Rosanna Liuski - April 26, 2022


Last of the Red Hot Lovers at Theatre Kultsa is a text and story orientated play that the actors have set well on stage with a minimalistic approach and good group work.


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